Conclave to elect new pope to start on 7 May, Vatican says
About 135 Roman Catholic cardinals will meet at Sistine Chapel to decide the next leader of the global churchEurope live – latest updatesRoman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global church from 7 May, the Vatican said on Monday.The date was decided during a closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican, the first since the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, a source said, speaking at the end of the gathering. An official announcement followed. Continue reading...
About 135 Roman Catholic cardinals will meet at Sistine Chapel to decide the next leader of the global church
Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global church from 7 May, the Vatican said on Monday.
The date was decided during a closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican, the first since the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, a source said, speaking at the end of the gathering. An official announcement followed. Continue reading...
